Finding the Third Proportional to 430,569 and 935,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,569 and 935,793 is: 2,033,840.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,569 : 935,793 = 935,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,569/935,793 = 935,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,569x = 935,793 × 935,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,569x = 875,708,538,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,708,538,849/430,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,033,840.19
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